Professional
Lifeguarding
Lifeguarding
Primary Responsibilities of a Lifeguard
Keeping patrons safe/injury prevention
PPE stands for what?
Personal Protective Equipment
EAP Stands for what?
Emergency Action Plan
A patron informs you of broken glass on the pier. What action is best? (3 steps)
Close pier off, inform management, and alert patrons with signs.
LOC stand for what?
Levels of consciousness
Three things that make up an unprofessional Lifeguard
-Leaving station while on duty
-Use of electronics
-Poor posture
-Improper uniform
-No rescue equipment/held incorrectly
-Us of drugs/alcohol
-Negligence
Best action while a thunderstorm is in the area at an outdoor location
Immediately clear the pool/water/sand
What are two types of drowning victims?
Active & Passive
Swimmers must pass this test before swimming in the deep end
Water Competency Sequence
When do you use RICE & explain what it stands for
Use for first aid injuries:
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
A Lifeguard is texting while on duty. This Lifeguard is in a position to be ________.
Negligent
What additional safety equipment should always be easily accessible to Lifeguards? Must name 3
-Backboard
-AED
-O2
-First Aid
-Row Boat
A patron approaches for help & you can tell they are a victim with a head neck spinal injury because...
They have blood/fluids leaking from their ears/nose
A patron is swimming continuous laps during a family swim session. What action is most appropriate and why
What do you do if a victim has a seizure in the water?
Support the victim with their head above water until the seizure ends
While on duty, Lifeguards must have these 3 main items with them
-Rescue tube
-Hip pack (with rescue mask/first aid)
-Whistle
What are AFR's and its most appropriate action?
Accidental Fecal Release's require immediate evacuation/closure
What is the RID Factor explained
Recognizing an emergency situation
Intrusion with secondary duties taking over primary duties and responsibilities
Distractions while on surveillance
When is it okay to leave your victim in the recovery position? (2 parts)
When calling 911 and victim is unresponsive but breathing
When do you check the mouth during and airway obstruction?
After compressions and before ventilations
What is a safety team and at what level are they trained at?
Trained personnel who work onsite and trained at the same level as lifeguards
During in-service training, Lifeguards practice step of recognizing a distressed swimmer, rescuing an active victim, informing management, and speaking with witnesses. The Lifeguards are practicing parts of a(n)...
Steps of the EAP
S.A.M.P.L.E
Signs/symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Pertinent Medical History
Last Oral Intake
Events leading to the situation
A responsive patron has a head, neck, or spinal injury in the water. You should use this technique to keep in- line stabilization when placing them on the backboard.
The over-arm head splint
What are the 3 steps as you size up the scene
Checking for situations that are hazardous
Gathering your initial impression
Calling for additional recourses as needed